Job Description
The Senior Scientist will be a part of a R&D Innovation group responsible for the developing and testing of new technologies for a wide variety of medical devices. This team specifically will focus on the chemical and material aspects of these devices. Under the supervision of a R&D Manager, the Senior Scientist will be developing new chemical formulations (hydrogels, coatings, viscoelastic materials, dried reagents, etc.) and test methods for characterizing those formulations.
They will be responsible for:
*Chemical modification of polymers, particles, and biomaterials
*Performing synthetic chemistry techniques
*Testing physio-chemical properties using various analytic instrumentation methods (rheology, DSC, GPC, spectroscopic method)
*Assessments of function performance for in-vitro and in-vivo specimens
Required Skills & Experience
PHD or Masters + equivalent work experience in the fields of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Textiles, or related scientific discipline.
* Hands-on laboratory experience developing formulations using soft materials (polymers, emulsions, particles, biomedical polyesters, other viscoelastic systems, etc.)
* Experience operating commonly used materials characterization tools (for example, rheometer, spectroscopic methods, DSC, GPC, etc.) and interpreting resultant data
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
* Experience in basic synthetic chemistry (small molecule or polymer synthesis)
* Knowledge of polymer processing methods (extrusion, 3D printing, etc.), resorbable materials
* Experience with in-vivo testing of biomedical devices or prototypes
* Willingness to work occasionally with biological specimens (e.g. blood) for lab scale testing
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.